You have just bought a new car and you are very excited to drive it. As soon as you get into the car and turn on the ignition, you hear a strange sound coming from the back of the car. You feel confused as you did not bring any tools with you from the dealership. Luckily, you remembered to bring your cell phone and you call the mechanic, hoping that they can help you out without too much trouble.
The mechanic replies that you need to bring the car to a certified mechanic as soon as possible. This is frustrating for you, as you really want to drive this car, but you also do not want to put it off any longer. You ask if there is any way that you can fix the issue by yourself, as the mechanic seems to be taking a rather long time to figure out what is wrong just by looking at the car. You tell him that you are a handyman and can fix small things around the house, but these are not cars and this is not something that you have experience with.
The mechanic replies that this is not something that you can easily fix and that it requires specialized tools and knowledge. The conversation ends with you feeling a little bit overwhelmed and not knowing what to do. Luckily, you remembered to bring your cell phone, as this is when most people start losing hope. With this tool, you can easily get back on the road. Even if you have to take the car to a certified mechanic, you will be able to fix the issue and get back on the road. It only takes a few minutes to download and install the tool. You decide to do this right away, as you do not want to keep the mechanic waiting too long.
The Issue Explained
This tool is specifically designed for use with cars manufactured in the last ten years. This tool was mainly designed for use with the following models:
- 2003
- 2003-2004
- 2004
- 2004-2005
- 2005-2006
- 2006-2007
- 2007
- 2007-2008
- 2008
These cars all use a “Time Servo Module,” which is a small electronic device that keeps track of the time and alerts the owner if the battery goes low. Time Servo Modules are prone to failure and can be extremely expensive to fix. If your car is one of these models and you want to know how to fix it, then continue reading.
Things You Will Need
To install the tool, you will need the following items:
- A computer with an internet connection
- A phone with an internet connection
- The Speedway app (available for Android and iPhone)
These items will be needed to download and install the tool. Once they are downloaded and installed, you can use the tool to diagnose the Time Server issue in your car.
How To Use The Tool
To use the tool, you will need to locate the battery in your car and connect the two leads. Once this is done, you will need to set the date and time on your phone and connect the phone to your computer via USB cable. Make sure that the power supply on your computer is sufficient and that the computer is not turned off or in standby mode. Finally, you will need to locate the module that is responsible for the Time Server issue in your car and connect it to the positive terminal on the battery.
Once all of this is done, you can start the tool and it will display the following message: “Powering Up.” This indicates that the tool is successfully connected to all necessary terminals and that it is ready to diagnose and fix the issue. Now you can select “Auto” and the tool will start scanning for issues.
The tool will start by telling you if there is an issue with the clock in your car. If so, you will need to replace the clock as soon as possible. Next, the tool will check for a short in the wiring and identify any faulty components.
You will then be presented with a list of potential issues from the vehicle’s computer. Make sure that you review these issues carefully as you will not want to fix the wrong part.
Once you have located the issue, you can choose which one you want to repair and the tool will start fixing the problem. If there are multiple issues, you can choose “Clear All” and let the tool start over. Once the tool has fixed the issue, you can disconnect the battery and remove all the leads. You can also choose to shut down the computer or phone if they are still connected to the tool. Finally, you can start the car and test it to make sure that all is well.
What’s Next?
Depending on how much you know about cars and computers, this will either be an easy or a very difficult task. If you are experienced with fixing computers and have a good understanding of how they work, then this will be a very easy task. You will simply need to replace the Time Server module and you can be back on the road in no time. If this is not the case and you are not sure how to fix the computer or if it is too complicated, then this will be a difficult task. You may need to take it to a professional and that will be very expensive. This is why it is very important to determine how much you know about cars and computers before attempting to fix this issue. You should also try to find a manual to guide you through this process as much as possible.